Very good recording artist...died in the last two years or so.
His first top 40 hit was "(I Wanna) Love my Life Away" in February 1961.
His last chart was "She's a Heartbreaker" in June, 1968.
Is Mo Pitney related to Gene Pitney ?
Gene Pitney's birth name is Gene Francis Allan Pitney.
Is Gene Pitneys wife still living?
Yes, Gene Pitney did smoke.
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Gene Pitney was born on February 17, 1940.
Gene PITNEY has written: 'Walkin' in The Sun'
Gene Pitney died on April 5, 2006 at the age of 66.
Gene Pitney was approximately 6 feet tall (183 cm). His height, combined with his distinctive voice and songwriting talent, contributed to his memorable stage presence during his music career.
Pitney was buried in Somers Center Cemetery
Yes, he had three sons.
No, "Down in the Boondocks" was recorded by Billy Joe Royal, not Gene Pitney. Gene Pitney is known for hits like "Town Without Pity" and "Only Love Can Break a Heart".